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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,400.54, 35,106.30 and 16,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,400.54, 35,106.30 and 16,008.48 is: 24,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,400.54 : 35,106.30 = 16,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,400.54/35,106.30 = 16,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,400.54x = 35,106.30 × 16,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,400.54x = 561,998,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,998,501.42/23,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.48

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